Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

ViaQuest Hospice; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental, disability &

life insurance

401k

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Holiday pay

Employee referral program

Job summary

ViaQuest Hospice is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our patient-focused team in the Pittsburgh area. You will provide comprehensive nursing care, support patients and families, and coordinate with physicians and hospice colleagues to ensure quality end-of-life care.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, medication administration, and supervising LPNs and aides. A valid RN license and an associate degree in nursing are required; hospice experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• RN license is required.
• Associate degree in Nursing or equivalent.
• Hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical and emotional support to patients and families.
• Manage nursing process: assessments, planning, implementation, evaluation.
• Administer medications and coordinate with hospice team.
• Supervise LPNs and Hospice Aides and document care.
• Maintain patient records and progress notes.

Skills

RN license

Travel willingness

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Job description

Office Location: Monongahela, PA | Work Location: Pittsburgh, PAAt ViaQuest Hospice we take a holistic approach, offering services to treat the physical, emotional and mental needs of our patients and their loved ones. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of the patients we serve!Responsibilities may include:Providing physical and emotional support to patients and their families.Assuming primary responsibility for a patient and family caseload including assessments, planning, implementing and evaluating phases of the nursing process.Administering and instructing the administration of medication.Initiating communication with physicians, other hospice team members and other agencies to coordinate care.Maintaining current patient records and progress notes.Supervising LPNs and Hospice Aides and document delivery of care as required.Requirements for this position include:Minimum of an associates degree or equivalent in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.RN license.Nursing experience preferably within Hospice specialty.Valid driver's license, car insurance and reliable transportation.Willingness to travel throughout assigned service area.What ViaQuest can offer you:Benefit package for full-time employees (including medical, vision, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401k).Paid-time off.Premium holiday pay.Mileage reimbursement.Flexible scheduling.Employee referral bonus program.